Anita Somani District 8 OH
@anitamd.bsky.social
ObGyn, Mom and Ohio State Rep who believes in reproductive rights, health care reform, public education & facts.
Today, we remember the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, honor the more than 2,400 service members and civilians we lost on that “date which will live in infamy,” and recommit ourselves to caring for our veterans and their families.
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Today, we remember the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, honor the more than 2,400 service members and civilians we lost on that “date which will live in infamy,” and recommit ourselves to caring for our veterans and their families.
SB 293 adds unnecessary hurdles to voting and especially absentee ballots, making it harder for seniors, students, and working families to make their voices heard. The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy, and this bill threatens that fundamental right. We must protect our democracy.
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
SB 293 adds unnecessary hurdles to voting and especially absentee ballots, making it harder for seniors, students, and working families to make their voices heard. The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy, and this bill threatens that fundamental right. We must protect our democracy.
Today is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the AFL-CIO, which is the largest federation of unions in the world. The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations decided to merge together on this day in 1955 to make their collective power even stronger.
December 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Today is the 70th anniversary of the founding of the AFL-CIO, which is the largest federation of unions in the world. The American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations decided to merge together on this day in 1955 to make their collective power even stronger.
I’m so grateful to have completed another year of serving the people of District 8! I’m looking forward to another year of fighting for common sense and evidenced based policy at the Statehouse. #spotifywrapped #statehouse #ohiopolitics #funfactfriday
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I’m so grateful to have completed another year of serving the people of District 8! I’m looking forward to another year of fighting for common sense and evidenced based policy at the Statehouse. #spotifywrapped #statehouse #ohiopolitics #funfactfriday
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An MP in Zimbabwe has called for the repeal of the country's "backwards" 1977 abortion law. He argued that safe abortion should be available to a wider range of Zimbabwean women, as it is currently restricted to a privileged few. Each year, 60,000 women die due to unsafe abortion.
It’s Time To Scrap Zimbabwe’s Outdated Abortion Law - Molokele ⋆ Pindula News
Hwange Central MP Daniel Molokele (CCC) has called for the repeal of the 1977 Termination of Pregnancy Act, describing it as one of the most backward laws in Zimbabwe. Molokele made the comments at a ...
news.pindula.co.zw
November 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
An MP in Zimbabwe has called for the repeal of the country's "backwards" 1977 abortion law. He argued that safe abortion should be available to a wider range of Zimbabwean women, as it is currently restricted to a privileged few. Each year, 60,000 women die due to unsafe abortion.
Happy Thanksgiving! For a holiday gift, I’m posting my #funfactfriday one day early. Hopefully these thanksgiving fun facts make for good dinner conversation today! #thanksgiving #holiday
November 27, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! For a holiday gift, I’m posting my #funfactfriday one day early. Hopefully these thanksgiving fun facts make for good dinner conversation today! #thanksgiving #holiday
Wednesday’s session was a manufactured lame duck as House Republicans tried to push through as many bad bills as possible in the middle of the night. There’s still time for us to fight back! Call your Senators and Gov. DeWine and let them know that this bills will hurt Ohioans.
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Wednesday’s session was a manufactured lame duck as House Republicans tried to push through as many bad bills as possible in the middle of the night. There’s still time for us to fight back! Call your Senators and Gov. DeWine and let them know that this bills will hurt Ohioans.
The best part of being a legislator is meeting with students like the OSU Physical Therapy senior class. Rep. White and I learned about the different specialty areas within physical therapy.
November 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
The best part of being a legislator is meeting with students like the OSU Physical Therapy senior class. Rep. White and I learned about the different specialty areas within physical therapy.
Ensuring that everyone has the right to vote is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. These dangerous bills will chip away at this fundamental right. Call your reps and tell them that if they believe in democracy, that they should vote no on these bills! #vote #democracy #votersuppression
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Ensuring that everyone has the right to vote is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy. These dangerous bills will chip away at this fundamental right. Call your reps and tell them that if they believe in democracy, that they should vote no on these bills! #vote #democracy #votersuppression
Happy Veterans Day! I am grateful to all Ohioans who have served our state and nation. Thank you for your commitment to defending our rights and freedoms. #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Happy Veterans Day! I am grateful to all Ohioans who have served our state and nation. Thank you for your commitment to defending our rights and freedoms. #veteransday
Ohioans voted overwhelmingly to enshrine reproductive rights in our state constitution in 2023. Fighting to protect these rights is not only the constitutional thing to do, but it also the best thing to do to protect women’s health in Ohio.
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Ohioans voted overwhelmingly to enshrine reproductive rights in our state constitution in 2023. Fighting to protect these rights is not only the constitutional thing to do, but it also the best thing to do to protect women’s health in Ohio.
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 106 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
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Friendly reminder:
the folks taking food away from
42 million Americans are the same ones who illegally shutdown USAID and lit 1 million pounds of food on fire instead of feeding it to the world's hungriest people.
Weaponizing hunger is deplorable. The GOP owns this.
the folks taking food away from
42 million Americans are the same ones who illegally shutdown USAID and lit 1 million pounds of food on fire instead of feeding it to the world's hungriest people.
Weaponizing hunger is deplorable. The GOP owns this.
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Friendly reminder:
the folks taking food away from
42 million Americans are the same ones who illegally shutdown USAID and lit 1 million pounds of food on fire instead of feeding it to the world's hungriest people.
Weaponizing hunger is deplorable. The GOP owns this.
the folks taking food away from
42 million Americans are the same ones who illegally shutdown USAID and lit 1 million pounds of food on fire instead of feeding it to the world's hungriest people.
Weaponizing hunger is deplorable. The GOP owns this.
Happy Election Day! Polls are open from 6:30am-7:30pm. Make sure you make a plan to get to the polls today. Our democracy only works if everyone participates! #vote #electionday #democracy
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Happy Election Day! Polls are open from 6:30am-7:30pm. Make sure you make a plan to get to the polls today. Our democracy only works if everyone participates! #vote #electionday #democracy
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Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
November 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 91st day out of the last 103.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
12 days of work in 103 days.
With full pay and benefits.
The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.
It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Ohioans can get signed up for coverage through the healthcare marketplace. The Open Enrollment Period on HealthCare.gov runs from Nov. 1, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026. It’s important to get covered, get started at healthcare.gov! #aca #healthcare
November 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Ohioans can get signed up for coverage through the healthcare marketplace. The Open Enrollment Period on HealthCare.gov runs from Nov. 1, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026. It’s important to get covered, get started at healthcare.gov! #aca #healthcare
Two federal judges who care said the Trump administration MUST fund SNAP through the duration of the federal government shutdown. They understand that SNAP is a lifeline for millions of Americans. It could take a week or two for recipients to receive their benefits.
October 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Two federal judges who care said the Trump administration MUST fund SNAP through the duration of the federal government shutdown. They understand that SNAP is a lifeline for millions of Americans. It could take a week or two for recipients to receive their benefits.
FINAL REMINDER: We are hosting a Town Hall in Marysville TONIGHT at 6pm. Come join us to learn about what’s happening at the Statehouse! #townhall #statehouse
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
FINAL REMINDER: We are hosting a Town Hall in Marysville TONIGHT at 6pm. Come join us to learn about what’s happening at the Statehouse! #townhall #statehouse
We’ll be at the Marysville Public Library tomorrow at 6pm for a Town Hall! Join us to hear updates on the Statehouse and get questions that you may have answered. #townhall #statehouse
October 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
We’ll be at the Marysville Public Library tomorrow at 6pm for a Town Hall! Join us to hear updates on the Statehouse and get questions that you may have answered. #townhall #statehouse
Don’t forget to join us from 6-7:30pm this Wednesday at the Marysville Public Library! We’ll be chatting all things Statehouse and answering any questions or concerns you may have. #townhall #statehouse
October 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Don’t forget to join us from 6-7:30pm this Wednesday at the Marysville Public Library! We’ll be chatting all things Statehouse and answering any questions or concerns you may have. #townhall #statehouse
Thank you to my wonderful colleagues at the American College of OB/GYNs for coming down to the Statehouse on Wednesday to advocate for their patients. ACOG is how I started my journey in state-level advocacy, so it’s always a special opportunity to get to speak with them!
October 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Thank you to my wonderful colleagues at the American College of OB/GYNs for coming down to the Statehouse on Wednesday to advocate for their patients. ACOG is how I started my journey in state-level advocacy, so it’s always a special opportunity to get to speak with them!
This week the House voted on two pieces of property tax-related legislation. I voted no on both bills because instead of the state paying its fair share for schools and local governments, these bills force these entities to cut down their already stretched budgets.
October 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This week the House voted on two pieces of property tax-related legislation. I voted no on both bills because instead of the state paying its fair share for schools and local governments, these bills force these entities to cut down their already stretched budgets.
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When Tish James walks into a courthouse tomorrow — the target of a political prosecution demanded by a President obsessed with revenge — she does not walk in alone.
New York has her back.
Grateful to Governor Hochul for bringing us together tonight.
New York has her back.
Grateful to Governor Hochul for bringing us together tonight.
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
When Tish James walks into a courthouse tomorrow — the target of a political prosecution demanded by a President obsessed with revenge — she does not walk in alone.
New York has her back.
Grateful to Governor Hochul for bringing us together tonight.
New York has her back.
Grateful to Governor Hochul for bringing us together tonight.
Come join us at the Marysville Public Library next Wednesday at 6pm! We’ll be updating you on everything going on at the Statehouse from redistricting to property taxes. #townhall #redistricting
October 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Come join us at the Marysville Public Library next Wednesday at 6pm! We’ll be updating you on everything going on at the Statehouse from redistricting to property taxes. #townhall #redistricting